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Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTRecent Federal Register entries about Indians-tribal government.Federal Acknowledgment of American Indian Tribeshttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/07/01/2015-16193/federal-acknowledgment-of-american-indian-tribes
This rule revises regulations governing the process and criteria by which the Secretary acknowledges an Indian tribe. The revisions seek to make the process and criteria more transparent, promote consistent implementation, and increase timeliness and efficiency, while maintaining the integrity and substantive rigor of the process. For decades, the current process has been criticized as ``broken&#39;&#39; and in need of reform. Specifically, the process has been criticized as too slow (a petition can take decades to be decided), expensive, burdensome, inefficient, intrusive, less than transparent and unpredictable. This rule reforms the process by, among other things, institutionalizing a phased review that allows for faster decisions; reducing the documentary burden while maintaining the existing rigor of the process; allowing for a hearing on a negative proposed finding to promote transparency and integrity; enhancing notice to tribes and local governments and enhancing transparency by posting all publicly available petition documents on the Department&#39;s Web site; establishing the Assistant Secretary&#39;s final determination as final for the Department to promote efficiency; and codifying and improving upon past Departmental implementation of standards, where appropriate, to ensure consistency, transparency, predictability and fairness.Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/07/01/2015-16193/federal-acknowledgment-of-american-indian-tribesInterior DepartmentAdministrative practice and procedureIndians-tribal governmentVarious National Indian Gaming Commission Regulationshttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/06/05/2015-13645/various-national-indian-gaming-commission-regulations
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) makes corrections to various regulations previously issued. The Commission recently moved its headquarters resulting in the need to update the Commission&#39;s mailing address. Additionally, the current regulations contain outdated references to previous regulations that no longer exist. The amendments also correct various minor grammatical errors.Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/06/05/2015-13645/various-national-indian-gaming-commission-regulationsInterior DepartmentAdministrative practice and procedureClaimsGamblingGamblingGovernment employeesIncome taxesIndiansIndians-landsIndians-tribal governmentPenaltiesReporting and recordkeeping requirementsWagesGeneral Permits and Permits by Rule for the Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Country for Five Source Categorieshttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/05/01/2015-09739/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indian
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing general permits for use in Indian country pursuant to the Federal Minor New Source Review (NSR) Program in Indian Country for new or modified minor sources in the following two source categories: Hot mix asphalt (HMA) plants; and stone quarrying, crushing, and screening (SQCS) facilities. The EPA is also finalizing permits by rule for use in Indian country for new or modified minor sources in three source categories: Auto body repair and miscellaneous surface coating operations; gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs), except in California; and petroleum dry cleaning facilities. The EPA is also taking final action authorizing the use of general permits established under the program to create synthetic minor sources for the HMA and SQCS source categories.Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/05/01/2015-09739/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indianEnvironmental Protection AgencyAdministrative practice and procedureAir pollution controlEnvironmental protectionIndiansIndians-lawIndians-tribal governmentIntergovernmental relationsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecretarial Election Procedureshttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/10/09/2014-24118/secretarial-election-procedures
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing to amend its regulations governing Secretarial elections and procedures for tribal members to petition for Secretarial elections. This proposed rule reflects changes in the law and the requirement that regulations be written in plain language.Thu, 09 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/10/09/2014-24118/secretarial-election-proceduresInterior DepartmentIndians-tribal governmentGeneral Permits and Permits by Rule for the Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Countryhttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/19/2014-19553/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indian
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the period for providing public comments on the July 17, 2014, notice of proposed rulemaking for ``General Permits and Permits by Rule for the Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Country&#39;&#39; is being extended by 30 days.Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/19/2014-19553/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indianEnvironmental Protection AgencyAdministrative practice and procedureAir pollution controlEnvironmental protectionIndiansIndians-lawIndians-tribal governmentIntergovernmental relationsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsGeneral Permits and Permits by Rule for the Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Countryhttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/07/17/2014-16814/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indian
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing general permits for use in Indian country pursuant to the Indian Country Minor New Source Review (NSR) rule for new or modified true minor sources in the following six source categories: Concrete batch plants, boilers, stationary spark ignition engines, stationary compression ignition engines, graphic arts and printing operations, and sawmills. In the alternative, the EPA is also proposing a permit by rule for use in Indian country for new or modified true minor sources in one of the six source categories: Graphic arts and printing operations.Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/07/17/2014-16814/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indianEnvironmental Protection AgencyAdministrative practice and procedureAir pollution controlEnvironmental protectionIndiansIndians-lawIndians-tribal governmentIntergovernmental relationsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsManaging Emissions From Oil and Natural Gas Production in Indian Countryhttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/07/17/2014-16812/managing-emissions-from-oil-and-natural-gas-production-in-indian-country
The Environmental Protection Agency is announcing that the period for providing public comments on the June 5, 2014, advanced notice of proposed rulemaking for ``Managing Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Production in Indian Country&#39;&#39; is being extended by 30 days.Thu, 17 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/07/17/2014-16812/managing-emissions-from-oil-and-natural-gas-production-in-indian-countryEnvironmental Protection AgencyAdministrative practice and procedureAir pollution controlEnvironmental protectionIndiansIndians-lawIndians-tribal governmentIntergovernmental relationsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsHearing and Re-Petition Authorization Processes Concerning Acknowledgment of American Indian Tribeshttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/06/19/2014-13817/hearing-and-re-petition-authorization-processes-concerning-acknowledgment-of-american-indian-tribes
This proposed rule revises the process and criteria for Federal acknowledgment of Indian tribes. This rulemaking would establish procedures for a new category of expedited hearing for petitioners who receive a negative proposed finding for Federal acknowledgment and request a hearing. This rule would also establish procedures for a new re-petition authorization process for petitioners whose petitions have been denied. This proposed rule is related to a Bureau of Indian Affairs proposed rule that would revise processing of petitions for Federal acknowledgment of Indian tribes.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/06/19/2014-13817/hearing-and-re-petition-authorization-processes-concerning-acknowledgment-of-american-indian-tribesInterior DepartmentAdministrative practice and procedureIndians-tribal governmentManaging Emissions From Oil and Natural Gas Production in Indian Countryhttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/06/05/2014-12951/managing-emissions-from-oil-and-natural-gas-production-in-indian-country
The purpose of this Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) is to solicit broad feedback on the most effective and efficient means of implementing the Environmental Protection Agency&#39;s (EPA) Indian Country Minor New Source Review program for sources in the oil and natural gas production segment of the oil and natural gas sector. In particular, this ANPR discusses potential new source permitting approaches to address emissions from proposed new and modified oil and natural gas production activities. One approach is a general permit, which could serve as a streamlined permitting approach for addressing emissions from new and modified minor sources and minor modifications at major sources under the Indian Country Minor NSR rule. Another approach is a Federal Implementation Plan, which could address emissions from new and modified minor sources and minor modifications at major sources. Other possible approaches include a permit by rule, which is another streamlined permitting approach. The EPA is requesting comments on all available new source permitting approaches and will take this feedback into consideration in developing a notice of proposed rulemaking for this sector under the Indian Country Minor NSR program. In addition, while the focus of this ANPR is on permitting approaches for proposed new oil and natural gas production activities, the EPA believes that managing emissions from existing oil and natural gas sources in Indian country would result in greater consistency with surrounding state requirements. Addressing existing sources may be particularly important given the significant activity associated with the sector in Indian country and the resultant need to protect public health, balanced with tribes&#39; inherent sovereignty and interest in promoting economic development. If the EPA decides to address existing oil and natural gas production sources, then we will be interested in considering comments regarding whether a FIP should be the mechanism used to establish permitting requirements for new and existing sources, especially in areas where surrounding states regulate existing sources.Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/06/05/2014-12951/managing-emissions-from-oil-and-natural-gas-production-in-indian-countryEnvironmental Protection AgencyAdministrative practice and procedureAir pollution controlEnvironmental protectionIndiansIndians-lawIndians-tribal governmentIntergovernmental relationsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsFederal Acknowledgment of American Indian Tribeshttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/05/29/2014-12342/federal-acknowledgment-of-american-indian-tribes
This proposed rule would revise regulations governing the process and criteria by which the Secretary acknowledges an Indian tribe. The revisions seek to make the process and criteria more transparent, promote consistent implementation, and increase timeliness and efficiency, while maintaining the integrity of the process. The current process has been criticized as ``broken&#39;&#39; or in need of reform. Specifically, the process has been criticized as too slow (a petition can take decades to be decided), expensive, burdensome, inefficient, intrusive, less than transparent and unpredictable. The proposed rule would reform the process by, among other things, institutionalizing a phased review that allows for faster decisions; reducing the documentary burden; allowing for a hearing on the proposed finding to promote transparency and process integrity; establishing the Assistant Secretary&#39;s final determination as final for the Department to promote efficiency; and establishing objective standards, where appropriate, to ensure transparency and predictability. This publication also announces the dates and locations for tribal consultation sessions and public meetings on this proposed rule.Thu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/05/29/2014-12342/federal-acknowledgment-of-american-indian-tribesInterior DepartmentAdministrative practice and procedureIndians-tribal governmentAmendments to Delegation of Authority Provisions in the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Programhttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/04/21/2014-08919/amendments-to-delegation-of-authority-provisions-in-the-prevention-of-significant-deterioration
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating amendments to the New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program that amend certain outdated language that limited the EPA&#39;s ability to delegate the federal PSD program to interested Indian tribes. This final action provides consistency with the current federal PSD regulatory requirements by allowing the EPA to delegate the PSD program to interested tribes for their attainment areas. The EPA regulations already provide for the administrative delegation of the PSD program to state and local governments for their attainment areas and administrative delegation of the nonattainment NSR program to states, tribes and local governments. This final rule deletes a restriction on tribes&#39; ability to take delegation of the PSD program and includes tribes, along with state and local governments, to make it clear that tribes, as well as states and local governments, may voluntarily request and assume direct delegation of the NSR program in areas that are currently attaining the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). This final rule does not create any new requirements.Mon, 21 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/04/21/2014-08919/amendments-to-delegation-of-authority-provisions-in-the-prevention-of-significant-deteriorationEnvironmental Protection AgencyAir pollution controlEnvironmental protectionIndiansIndians-lawIndians-tribal governmentGeneral Permits and Permits by Rule for the Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Countryhttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/02/25/2014-04089/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indian
The EPA published in the Federal Register on January 14, 2014 (79 FR 2546), the proposed rule, ``General Permits and Permits by Rule for the Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Country.&#39;&#39; The EPA is announcing a public hearing date for the proposed rule.Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/02/25/2014-04089/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indianEnvironmental Protection AgencyAdministrative practice and procedureAir pollution controlEnvironmental protectionIndiansIndians-lawIndians-tribal governmentIntergovernmental relationsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsGeneral Permits and Permits by Rule for the Federal Minor New Source Review Program in Indian Countryhttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/01/14/2013-30345/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indian
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing general permits for use in Indian country pursuant to the Indian Country Minor New Source Review (NSR) rule for new or modified minor sources in the following five source categories: Hot mix asphalt (HMA) plants; stone quarrying, crushing, and screening (SQCS) facilities; auto body repair and miscellaneous surface coating operations; gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs); and petroleum dry cleaning facilities. In the alternative, the EPA is also proposing permits by rule for use in Indian country for new or modified minor sources in three of the source categories: Auto body repair and miscellaneous surface coating operations; GDFs; and petroleum dry cleaning facilities. The EPA is also proposing certain changes to the Indian Country Minor NSR rule. The proposed changes include: Extending the deadline by when true minor sources in the oil and gas sector must receive minor source NSR permits; and allowing general permits and permits by rule for specific categories to create synthetic minor sources.Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/01/14/2013-30345/general-permits-and-permits-by-rule-for-the-federal-minor-new-source-review-program-in-indianEnvironmental Protection AgencyAdministrative practice and procedureAir pollution controlEnvironmental protectionIndiansIndians-lawIndians-tribal governmentIntergovernmental relationsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSelf-Regulation of Class II Gaminghttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/20/2013-14669/self-regulation-of-class-ii-gaming
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) is revising its rules concerning the issuance of certificates for tribal self-regulation of Class II gaming: To correct a section heading in the table of contents; to correct a conflict in the deadlines contained in one of the sections which, if left uncorrected, would at times require the Commission to issue certain preliminary findings on the same day that it receives a tribe&#39;s response to the Office of Self Regulation&#39;s recommendation and report; and to correct referencing errors in two of its rules.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/06/20/2013-14669/self-regulation-of-class-ii-gamingInterior DepartmentGamblingIndians-landsIndians-tribal governmentReporting and recordkeeping requirementsMinimum Technical Standards for Class II Gaming Systems and Equipmenthttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/24/2013-09604/minimum-technical-standards-for-class-ii-gaming-systems-and-equipment
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) is amending its rules regarding technical standards for Class II gaming systems and equipment to harmonize the charitable gaming exemption amount in the technical standards with the charitable gaming exemption amount in its Class II minimum internal control standards.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/24/2013-09604/minimum-technical-standards-for-class-ii-gaming-systems-and-equipmentInterior DepartmentGamblingIndians-landsIndians-tribal governmentSelf-Regulation of Class II Gaminghttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/04/2013-07621/self-regulation-of-class-ii-gaming
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) amends its regulation for the review and approval of petitions seeking the issuance of a certificate for tribal self-regulation of Class II gaming.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/04/04/2013-07621/self-regulation-of-class-ii-gamingInterior DepartmentGamblingIndians-landsIndians-tribal governmentReporting and recordkeeping requirementsMinimum Technical Standards for Class II Gaming Systems and Equipmenthttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/20/2013-03670/minimum-technical-standards-for-class-ii-gaming-systems-and-equipment
On September 21, 2012, the National Indian Gaming Commission (``NIGC&#39;&#39;) published a final rule amending its technical standards for Class II gaming systems and equipment, and the rule became effective on October 22, 2012. This document proposes an amendment to the regulatory text of the final rule to harmonize the charitable gaming exemptions in the Technical Standards and the Class II Minimum Internal Control Standards of NIGC regulations.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/20/2013-03670/minimum-technical-standards-for-class-ii-gaming-systems-and-equipmentInterior DepartmentGamblingIndians-landsIndians-tribal governmentMinimum Internal Control Standardshttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/20/2013-03669/minimum-internal-control-standards
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) proposes to amend its minimum internal control standards for Class II gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to add standards for the drop and count and surveillance of kiosks.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/02/20/2013-03669/minimum-internal-control-standardsInterior DepartmentGamblingIndians-landsIndians-tribal governmentFacility License Notifications and Submissionshttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/09/24/2012-23156/facility-license-notifications-and-submissions
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) is amending its facility license regulations. The final rule amends the current regulations: To provide for an expedited review to confirm a tribe&#39;s submittal of facility license information; to require notice to the NIGC when a tribe issues, renews, or terminates a facility license; to streamline the submittal of certain information relating to the construction, maintenance, and operation of a gaming facility; and to provide that a tribe need not submit a notification of seasonal or temporary closures of less than 180 days.Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/09/24/2012-23156/facility-license-notifications-and-submissionsInterior DepartmentGamblingIndians-landsIndians-tribal governmentMinimum Internal Control Standardshttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/09/21/2012-23155/minimum-internal-control-standards
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) amends its minimum internal control standards for Class II gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to provide comprehensive and updated standards for all aspects of Class II gaming. These amendments replace the partial standards published in 2008 with a set of comprehensive standards for the entire Class II gaming environment. The new sections include, for example: Card games; drop and count; surveillance; and gaming promotions and player tracking. The amendments also update and reorganize existing sections, such as bingo and information technology. The amendments reflect advancements in technology and provide auditable standards while leaving more areas in which the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authorities (TGRAs) may exercise discretion.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/09/21/2012-23155/minimum-internal-control-standardsInterior DepartmentGamblingIndians-landsIndians-tribal government